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Medium airport

JASDF Hofu Airfield

ICAO RJOF🇯🇵 Hofu
Coordinates
34.0347°N, 131.5487°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
JP-35
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8.1° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:22
Sunrise
05:48
Sunset
18:42
Civil dusk
19:08

About 12h 54m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About JASDF Hofu Airfield

JASDF Hofu Airfield

Hōfu Air Field is a military aerodrome of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Hōfu-kita Airbase . It is located 1.1 NM southwest of Hōfu in the Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

RJOF

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 304,856 ft / 1,480 m148 ftConLightedOpen
01 / 193,871 ft / 1,180 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND133.000 MHz
TWRTWR126.200 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
HOFU CTRClass DCTRGND4000 ft MSL
TSUIKI ACA-8Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL160

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from JASDF Hofu Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for JASDF Hofu Airfield?

The ICAO code for JASDF Hofu Airfield is RJOF.

Where is JASDF Hofu Airfield located?

JASDF Hofu Airfield is medium airport located in Hofu, Japan, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does JASDF Hofu Airfield have?

JASDF Hofu Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 4,856 ft / 1,480 m.

What time zone is JASDF Hofu Airfield in?

JASDF Hofu Airfield is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at JASDF Hofu Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at JASDF Hofu Airfield is approximately 8.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near JASDF Hofu Airfield?

The nearest airport to JASDF Hofu Airfield is Hofu Gliderport (JP-0469), about 0.5 nm to the nw, followed by Yamaguchi Ube Airport and Ozuki Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. JASDF Hofu Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.